An international survey has shown that New Zealanders have poor dental habits.
The results show that the vast majority do not floss their teeth once a day, and that use of mouthwash (or even brushing at all) is also poor.
An excerpt: (read in full here)
“Dr Hisham Abdalla, an international lecturer in dentistry, says Kiwis are mistaken in thinking their dental health is their dentist’s responsibility.
“”The physical pain, psychological trauma and the financial and social costs of oral diseases are severe and endemic worldwide as well as in New Zealand,” he says.
“”Most of these problems could be avoided or improved dramatically if we looked after ourselves better and were more conscientious in maintaining our oral health.””